The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns acts of hate and racism in all forms, including the recent racist graffiti targeting members of our community.
May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, a day recognized around the world to affirm the dignity, safety and human rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and communities.
On May 5, we mark Red Dress Day, a solemn and powerful occasion to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+), and to stand in solidarity with their families, communities, and loved ones.
Asian Heritage Month occurs annually in May and invites us to recognize and reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada and here in Nova Scotia.
Throughout May each year Jewish Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the enduring contributions of Jewish communities to life across Canada and Nova Scotia.
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Airen Antle vs. Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Transit will begin on Monday, April 27.
Each year on March 31, the International Day of Transgender Visibility calls us to stand firmly in support of transgender and gender-diverse people, to celebrate their leadership and contributions, and to confront the barriers that continue to shape their lives.
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that invites reflection on the enduring impact of racism and on the responsibility we all share in building societies grounded in dignity, equality, and justice.
